Solar Locus building in Taiwan is a "Container of Light" - Yanko Design

"The façade's curving motifs are more than decorative gestures; they trace the daily journey of the sun from sunrise to sunset, echoing the company's core mission of harnessing solar power. Small circular apertures puncture the concrete, allowing sunlight to filter in, fragment, and diffuse across interior spaces. This filtered light creates a constantly shifting play of shadows that animates the interior, reinforcing the idea that the building itself is a "container of light.""

"A breathable intermediate zone separates the concrete skin from the glass mass, acting as a conduit for air and illumination. This space not only improves environmental performance but also offers a visual transition that softens the contrast between the solid exterior and the airy interior. At ground level, an arched opening frames a public plaza and a side garden, inviting the community to gather and interact with the building."

Solar Locus is a five‑story headquarters in Taiwan for a solar‑energy firm conceived by Air Matters and 16 ARCH. The building presents a solid raw‑concrete cube that conceals a transparent glass volume rising within. Curving façade motifs track the sun’s daily path and small circular apertures puncture the concrete to fragment and diffuse sunlight into interior spaces. A breathable intermediate zone separates the concrete skin from the glass mass, channeling air and illumination while improving environmental performance. Ground‑level and higher curved openings connect a public plaza, side garden, and rooftop sky garden to the city.

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